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Qualification Engineer III

Fareham
2 days ago
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Our client, a leader in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Qualification Engineer to join their team in developing safety-critical technology for aerospace applications. This is a permanent, site-based role with the potential to work from home one day a week, when the nature of the work permits. Due to the level of projects involved and security requirements, this role is restricted to UK and EU nationals only.

Key Responsibilities:

Capturing and deriving system requirements
System design, modelling, performance optimisation, and safety assessment
Overseeing hardware/software integration activities
System verification including simulation, analysis, system tests, qualification tests, and flight tests
Support system certification and customer approval
Follow robust configuration control, review, and change management processes
Assisting in the compilation of plans, estimates, task lists, and risk management plans
Work with customers and respond to their requests in a timely and professional manner
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and internal departments across the company
Work with external sub-contract organisations as required

Job Requirements:

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science
Experience in Systems Engineering
Experience in authoring plans, procedures, and reports for Qualification programmes (Environmental and EMC tests as per DO-160G or equivalent military standards)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good interpersonal and team-building skills
Decision making skills
Analytical and research skills, with the ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and present findings
Well-organised, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems

Ideally you will also have:

Experience of working in the Aerospace industry
If you are an experienced Systems Engineer looking for a new opportunity to work on exciting aerospace projects, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's innovative team

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